Species Varanus insulanicus Mertens, 1958
Black-spotted Ridge-tailed Goanna
- Varanus (Odatria) acanthurus insulanicus Mertens, R. 1958. Bemerkungen über die Warane Australiens. Senckenbergiana Biologica 39: 229-264 [233].
Type data:
Holotype AM R11037, Groote Eylandt, Gulf of Carpentaria, NT. - Varanus baritji King, M. & Horner, P. 1987. A new species of monitor (Platynota: Reptilia) from Northern Australia and a note on the status of Varanus acanthurus insulanicus Mertens. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 4(1): 73-79 [74].
Type data:
Holotype NTM R13192 ♀, Mirrngadja, N.T., a rock outcrop on the Arafura Swamp [12°39'S 135°12'E].
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Pavón-Vázquez, C.J., Esquerré, D., Fitch, A.J., Maryan, B., Doughty, P., Donnellan, S.C. & Keogh, S.J. 2022. Between a rock and a dry place: phylogenomics, biogeography, and systematics of ridge-tailed monitors (Squamata: Varanidae: Varanus acanthurus complex). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 173(107516): 1-19
Distribution
States
Northern Territory
Extra Distribution Information
Northern NT and offshore islands from Litchfield National Park to Groote Eylandt and the Wessel group
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NT: Arnhem Coast (ARC), Arnhem Plateau (ARP), Central Arnhem (CA), Darwin Coastal (DAC), Pine Creek (PCK), Tiwi Cobourg (TIW)
General References
Wilson, S. & Swan, G. 2003. A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia. Australia : Holland 448 pp. [338] (distribution)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Feb-2024 | LACERTILIA | 22-Nov-2022 | MODIFIED | |
| 07-Feb-2024 | 16-Aug-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 08-Mar-2011 | 08-Mar-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |